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Robinson Crabapple TreeMalus 'Robinson'

36 reviews
  • Robinson Crabapple Tree
  • Robinson Crabapple Tree
  • Robinson Crabapple Tree
  • Robinson Crabapple Tree

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Robinson Crabapple TreeMalus 'Robinson'

36 reviews
Flowering Trees
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Bright Pink Blooms Every Spring

Everyone loves the incredible color of the Robinson Crabapple. You get huge, soft pink blooms in the spring, decorative fruit in the fall and textured bark.

The new Robinson Crabapple resists many diseases and pest problems that some of the older varieties of crabapples were plagued by.

You also get to enjoy some of the first blooms of spring!

The Robinson Crabapple is an early season bloomer... soft pink blossoms and conspicuous fruit make this an ideal specimen tree.

You'll love how this fast-growing flowering tree attracts wildlife... birds and butterflies just can't resist its berries.

Robinson Crabapples are a huge hit because they're so unique. They grow up to 15-20 ft. tall, but still demand attention. Not only are they attractive, but they're extremely easy to grow. They make any beginner feel like a master gardener.

The Robinson Crabapple is one of our most popular flowering trees, so be sure to get yours now while we have them in stock.

Pollination Info

Robinson Crabapple Tree Pollination

Robinson Crabapple Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Robinson Crabapple Tree will drastically increase the size of your crop.

Planting & Care

The Robinson Crabapple tree (Malus 'Robinson') is famously known for its eye catching pink flowers that bloom in early spring and red-purple fruit. The Robinsons are not only a favorite of birds and butterflies, they’re also pest and disease resistant. They thrive best in USDA growing zones 4-8 and prefer full sunlight exposure, but can also tolerate being planting partial sunlight. They Mature to a height of 15-20 feet tall/wide and as long as they receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily they should still grow without inhibition. Since these trees are so versatile, they make an excellent addition to your landscape.

Location: Robison crabapples are best to plant in late fall to early winter or spring depending on your zone and climate. It’s best to choose a location about 2-4 weeks prior to planting so you can prepare your soil for planting.

Choose an area with well draining soil and full or partial sunlight. These trees prefer soil that is slightly acidic. You can use a pH tester to check your soil conditions, the pH should ideally be somewhere between 5.0 and 6.5.

Planting Instructions:
1) Dig a hole around the size of the nursery container the plant comes in. This is ideally 2-3 times the size of the root ball. If you are planting more than one tree, space them about 10-20 feet apart from one another.
2) Once you remove the plant from its container, loosen the soil around the root ball and gently separate the roots.
3) Place the rootball of your tree in the planting hole. Hold it straight and position so the base of the plant is level with the surface of the soil. Backfill the hole with the soil and planting mix you have prepared. Ensure that the tree is straight before firmly packing down the soil to remove any air pockets.
4) Water and gently tamp down around the planting site to further push out any additional air pockets, then apply a 3 inch mulch layer around the tree to conserve soil moisture and keep back competing growth.

Watering: Robinson Crabapples require at least one inch of water weekly. If you encounter drought or extreme heat during the summer, you will need to increase the amount to two inches. During the winter months or wet season you can reduce the amount of water needed depending on how much rain the tree receives.

Fertilization: It is best to feed these trees in the spring. You can apply a nitrogen based fertilizer like 10-10-10 or 20-5-10 formula. This is especially helpful if your trees appear to have a light, pale green leaves or doesn’t push out much foliage in the spring.

Pruning: Robinson Crabapples respond very well to pruning. It’s best to remove any dead, dying or damaged branches in early winter when the tree is dormant or in the summer after the tree has finished blooming.

Use sharp pruning shears to remove these branches at their point of origin on the stem. It’s also a good to remove any weeds from around the plant and any suckers that come up near the base of the tree. These will compete for nutrients with the tree and cause it to struggle.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order Shipping Charge
Less than $129 $19.95
$129 + FREE SHIPPING!

Product Details

Mature Height: 15-20 ft.
Mature Width: 15-25 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Partial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Harvest Time: September - October
Botanical Name: Malus 'Robinson'
Does Not Ship To: AZ,CA,ID,OR
Grows Well In Zones: 4-8 outdoors
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4-8 outdoors       Map

Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -20℉)

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KM
08/31/2022
Kelly M.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Impressed

Very good tree. Packaged very well to avoid any damage. Planted, watered, and growing well so far!

DA
07/19/2022
Dawn A.
United States United States

Tiny bit mighty

This tree arrived in good shape and seems to be tolerating our extreme weather in pretty good shape. It has lovely color and the worlds tiniest crab apples on it! Perhaps this time next year the fruit will be larger but for right now, we’re getting a kick out of them!

A
05/18/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Crabapple beauty

The tree arrived with all of its leaves still attached. It was packaged well. Looks healthy. We planted it and it’s doing really well. We can’t wait to see it mature and reveal its beauty over time.

Fast-Growing-Trees.com Robinson Crabapple Tree Review
TM
04/11/2022
Tracie M.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Robinson Crab Apple Tree

Arrived well packed, sized as promoted, in leaf and ready to plant!

A
07/21/2021
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Robinsons Crabapple

Mistakenly Ordered it before a Holiday Weekend - so it spent a few extra days in travel - opened the box and was very surprised with "Shipping Shock" -- it had lost all but (5) leaves - planted it anyway after talking to FastGrowing Tree consultant - not quite (2) weeks in the ground and it looks Amazing - it probably has at least (3) dozen new buds and branched sprouting - very Happy :)